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Low-income workers across Uttar Pradesh targeted in massive identity theft scam In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples across Uttar Pradesh, a farmer from Mathura has been served an Income Tax notice amounting to Rs 30 crore. The case is not an isolated incident, as several similar notices
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FAQ :
The farmer from Mathura, Saurabh Kumar, received an Income Tax notice amounting to Rs 30 crore.
The farmer's PAN card was misused to register two fake GST numbers, which were then used to conduct massive transactions by fraudulent firms without his knowledge.
Yes, several other low-income workers in Uttar Pradesh have also received substantial Income Tax notices, indicating a wider pattern of identity theft and cyber fraud.
Examples include a contract employee who received a Rs 34 crore notice, a juice seller who received over Rs 7 crore, and a locksmith who received Rs 11 crore.
Experts warn that these incidents suggest an organised racket involving cyber fraud and the misuse of government-issued IDs like PAN and Aadhaar, often targeting economically vulnerable and digitally illiterate individuals.
Local police officials have confirmed that no formal complaint has been filed by the farmer in the Mathura case, although they stated that legal action will be taken once a complaint is received.
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